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Almost no fish can live without a pump. Unless you don't care if it live do four hours. A catfish can live in a 5 gallon tank for maybe a month. Then you would have to buy a bigger tank. The smallest catfish grows to about 5-6 inches. A good thumb rule: 1 inch of fish per gallon. I hope this helped! :):)

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How long can tropical fish live without an air pump?

Tropical fish can survive without an air pump for a few hours to a day, depending on factors such as water quality, temperature, and fish species. It is important to reintroduce aeration as soon as possible to prevent stress and oxygen depletion in the tank.


Do goldfish need air pumps What other type of fish needs an air pump that can be in a 5 gallon tank?

A goldfish does not need an airpump, it needs 3 stage filtration and good water movement from something such as a box filter and/or power heads. A goldfish, however, is not suited for a 5 gallon tank. 10 gallons per goldfish is the recommended minimum, as they grow very large and require more oxygen than almost any other fish. I would recommend something smaller such as rosy minnows, guppies, or if you get a heater, small tropical fish like tetras. ALL fish however, need filtration, not just an air pump.


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